Internship & thesis at IFF

Job Summary Are you a current student looking for an internship on specialty ingredients, bioscience and microbiome research? We are looking for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level students primarily from the fields of bioscience and -chemistry to join IFF for a collaborative internship at our Brabrand Innovation Center! In addition to ongoing studies at a relevant field, we look for interest and possible prior hands-on experience in the development of new Food, Feed or Healthy ingredients. IFF is a global leading company in Food & Flavor Science, Biotechnology & Microbiome research. The IFF site in Brabrand is one of IFF’s Top 3 Global Innovation hubs with more than 250 Scientists working within specialty ingredients, bioscience and microbiome research. The aim is to create the future of innovative food & beverage experiences through the development of products that deliver safe, healthy and sustainable solutions for customers around the world. We have projects in both our R&D and Applications departments where different research areas are covered, employing state-of-the-art technologies. We expect that you as an Intern, Bachelor’s, or Master’s level student are curious and eager to learn while applying your knowledge in to practice! If you are interested, please send us your resume, grades and the extent of ECTS your internship/thesis should cover, and a cover letter explaining a little about yourself and your motivation to do a project or internship with IFF. Please indicate in your application your preferred time of internship (eg. Autumn 2025 or Spring 2026). We have projects in the following areas:  Biochemistry and application of enzymes in Food and Feed  Understanding of host-microbe interaction for Animal Health application Development of new functional ingredients such as hydrocolloids and emulsifiers Discovery of bioactive molecules Process development for food ingredients Laboratory and process automation Fermentation technology with food relevance Bakery, Culinary, Plant-based, Dairy Application Sensory science Advanced biochemical analysis covering from ingredients to human health Physical characterization of food systems and ingredients For us to engage your application with the relevant department please indicate which scientific area or application listed above you are mainly interested in. Your application will be shared with relevant supervisors in the organization, and they will go through the applications on an on-going basis and invite you to an interview if we find a match. Our scientists at Brabrand Innovation Center have vast experience in supervision of students, covering students from intern- to PhD-level. The internship will be unpaid. We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.